2004 Dodge Durango Engine Problems
- 76
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 76 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 7 records
- without warning · 7 records
- hemi engine · 6 records
- engine block · 6 records
- light came · 5 records
- check engine · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 23 |
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I went out on sunday morning 8/21/2011 after having had my 2004 dodge durango 5.7l hemi ,that i had parked since friday. My husband turned the key and there was a click. Tried again and more clicks. Third try was a loud series of clanking and clicking. Had the vehicle hauled to the dodge dealership in harrison ar. They informed me the motor had blown a rod. Repair would be $5000.00. I had been by the dealership a…
ODI 10421518
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that as the engine was started, the vehicle exhibited a loud, abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic but the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer was notified who advised that they would need to replace the engine. The manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 93,000.
ODI 10422934
Engine · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
I have to replace the engine on my 2004 dodge durango. The truck started overheating and i had the thermostat changed, now i can not accelerate, the truck is making a loud rumbling noise. For the first 3 yrs of owning my truck, it worked wonders, it never gave me any problems. And then just one day it overheated, it kept cutting off on my while in idle. I am a single mother of 4 children and now i have not vehicle…
ODI 10418428
Engine
The vehicle had no warning it shut down on the freeway and stalled in passing lane. Now im being told my motor is seized up. I don't know what to do i don't have thousands of dollars to fork out. *tr
ODI 10408592
Engine
Engine threw a rod and tore a hole in engine block while driving with out warning despite regular oil changes and maintenance. *tr
ODI 10403861
Engine
Wife drove 2004 durango with 5.7l hemi to work last night, when started it to come home made loud noise. I trailered it home, called mechanic to look at it. He said i had broken rod in engine. Oil&filters changed every 3000 miles. No problems until this. Very upset dodge will not cover this. Needs new motor!!!!!!!! Only 123,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10402872
Engine
2004 dodge durango limited with 91,855 miles. No prior problems whatsoever. Driving down road, malfunction indicator light came on and started flashing, 30 seconds later the vehicle lost all power and would not restart. It had to be towed to service station, where diagnosis was made. There was a hole in the engine block. This should not have happened to a car of this age with this mileage. They advised the…
ODI 10398039
Engine
I use our 2004 dodge durango with 5.7 hemi engine to take our 3 children to school. We have taken great care of this vehicle, maintaining everything! 4 days ago we got into the vehicle to go to the store and at start up the engine made a horrible sound. We stopped trying to start it then tried once again. My husband opened the hood smelled oil and looked underneath the vehicle to find that the engine had thrown a…
ODI 10396919
Engine
2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi. 50000 miles. Was running fine. Started it up after work got a loud knocking sound. Went back to dealer found that it was a bent rod. Still under the 7/70 warranty. Took them a day to figure out what it was. But after reading all these comments they should have known right away. *tr
ODI 10392827
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
1. Engine light remains lit: service can see no reason from computer diagnosis. 1a. Engine idles rough for several minutes after a rain storm. 2. Engine won't start unless gas pedal fully depressed: then stalls unless idle remains at least 1500 rpms. 3. Took to service shop: diagnosis is cylinder # 7 has no compression and computer shows 8 system faults relating to failure of cylinder # 7. Research from internet…
ODI 10390526
Engine
I own a 2004 dodge durango, v8, 5.7 with a hemi & a 102,000 miles on it. I am the original owner & have babied this car from the get go. We recently just replaced the ball joints on the front end, tuned it up & was heading to get the tires rotated & balanced for our family spring break vacation. When my husband went out to start it, it made a horrible noise & threw a rod through my engine, intake & oil pan. I am…
ODI 10386538
Engine · Mechanical
I have a 2004 dodge durango slt with the hemi 5.7 l. It has 127,000 miles on it. We've taking great care of it! The last time that it was drove it was a great ride, then with out warning went started it up there was loud bang!!! And it started shaking. Had someone look at it and it threw a rod!! I had no warning of this. Yes i've had smll problems with it over the years put a new thermostat in it cause of over…
ODI 10390473
Engine
2004 dodge durango. Consumer states trouble with starting vehicle *tgw the consumer had the vehicle towed to a local dealership, where it was discovered a full engine replacement was needed. According to the invoice, the connecting rod was broken, the #3 cylinder was down and there was internal failure. *jb
ODI 10453041
Engine
My 2004 dodge durango 5.7 l hemi v8 had 134,000 miles. Oil changes were done every 3,000 miles, fluids always checked. I drove the vehicle for most of the day and then parked it in the driveway. The next day i went to start it and it sounded like the battery was dead but made a loud clunking sound. I attempted to jump the battery and without success i had it towed to a mechanic. The mechanic found that the motor…
ODI 10380792
Engine
Drove the durango home from work around 8pm the night before. When i got into the vehicle the next morning about 7:30am , heard a load pop noise and then it shut off. When i tried to start it back up it had an awful tapping noise, so i immediately shut the engine back off. This vehicle has about 130,000 miles on it, most being highway miles. I have always serviced according to manufacture recommendations. This is my…
ODI 10380752
Engine
After nothing but normal driving experiences, upon attempting to start my 2004 dodge durango with a 5.7 l hemi v8, there was a large wrenching sound and the subsequent banging in the timing of the engine. The last time i drove the car it was fine and actually averaged 20 mpg as per usual highway driving. The dodge service technician later informed me that a valve lifter, rocker arm, and piston had all gone and the…
ODI 10377958
Engine
On thursday december 30, 2010 i went to start my vehicle and there was a ticking noise coming from the engine. Got it to my mechanics and as we were putting it on the lift there was a big bang and then the ticking became more of a hammering noise. We removed the motor on thursday january 6, 2011 to find that the #7 cylinder connecting rod had broke and gone through the side of the engine block. Through some user…
ODI 10375202
Engine
I have a 2004 dodge durango slt hemi (5.7 v8) with 71,000 miles. No events leading to failure as vehicle was regularly maintained and no warning via sounds/feel/or lights of any kind. The connecting rod broke thru the bottom of the engine block causing 2 substantial cracks and leakage of oil. Only option for repair is a new engine. *tr
ODI 10372625
Engine
Driving on highway at 55mph. Loud bag then rapping sound. Pulled to side of road with engine still running, shut off, determine large puddle of oil under passenger side of car. Towed to garage. Oil leaked through cracked block due to broken connecting rod. All maintenance done per manufactures specs. Replacing engine. *tr
ODI 10370948
Engine
2004 dodge durango w/5.7 hemi engine. Piston went through the engine when the car was started. I had bought the car with over 60k miles and i put less than 20k on it from the time i purchased until the time the engine went. The car was 15k so we still have a car note on it. I have no vehicle to drive but still making payments. My husband is out of work and we don't have money to replace a malfunctioned engine. This…
ODI 10401052
Engine
I have a 2004 dodge durango with a blown engine. My 5.7 hemi has approximately 96,000 miles on it. My vehicle's engine has been properly maintained for the four years i've owned it. I've kept the oil changed every 3,000 miles, have run only high octane fuel in it, and put less than 10,000 miles a year on it. My 17 year old daughter was allowed to drive it to her dental appointment which is thirty miles from our…
ODI 10364360
Engine
Vehicle: 2004 dodge durango limited with the 5.7l hemi v8 engine. 130,000 miles on vehicle. Driving vehicle at highways speed (50 mph) it suffered a catastrophic engine failure resulting in a hole in the side of the engine block. Rod failure. Connecting rod simply broke in half for no reason. Failure is not the result of neglected maintenance! The maintenance schedule as prescribed in the operators manual was…
ODI 10404272
Engine
I purchased the vehicle on 8/27/2010. On 9/4/2010 while driving on the highway at 70mph, the car made a jerking movement then stalled. I looked out of the rearview mirror, and there was smoke coming from the exhaust. I was unable to stop due to the power brakes going out and rolled into a ditch. I immediately called the car dealership. The car dealership told me to have it towed there and they would diagnose the…
ODI 10360194
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact was driving 65 mph when the oil warning light illuminated and there was an unusual ticking coming from the vehicle. The vehicle then stalled and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to her residence where it was examined by an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that there was a thick layer of burned oil sludge on the…
ODI 10350419
Engine
Engine failure at 70 mph - no warning, no prior engine problems. Rod goes through side of block. 5.7 hemi. *tr
ODI 10344263